Liu Xinghe shakes his head with a smile, "Since you don't want to say, forget about it."
Ye Chen is puzzled, thinking, "I just said it, and I don't have any background. How come no one believes the truth?" He looks at Liu Qianqian, finding disbelief on her face as well.
"Go back to school and prepare well for the tri-school competition three months from now," Liu Xinghe says to Ye Chen and Liu Qianqian.
Both nod, then leave the Liu Family and return to AnYue Academy.
In the following days, Ye Chen continues his cultivation in the practice room. He can now replicate talents.
When he emerges from the practice room, he notices the excitement on the faces of the students in the square. Something good seems to have happened.
Curious, Ye Chen plans to ask a student passing by. He stops one who looks happy.
"Why are you so happy?" Ye Chen asks.
The student's face immediately changes, hastily saying, "Senior Ye Chen, I'm not happy."
"No, I mean, why are you happy? What happened?" Ye Chen shakes his head and laughs.
The student lets out a breath of relief, thinking Ye Chen was about to scold him. "Senior Ye Chen, you don't know yet. Tomorrow, the school is bringing in some ferocious beasts for us to observe, and they're also inviting geniuses from the other two academies to join us."
Hearing this, Ye Chen understands. Most students at AnYue Academy haven't seen ferocious beasts, so the news brings joy to them.
However, a playful expression appears on Ye Chen's face. After replicating talents, it will take a month before he can continue the process. Now might be his chance.
As for the geniuses from the other two academies, he doesn't think much of them.
After attending a theoretical class, Ye Chen heads to the square. After class, Liu Qianqian approaches him.
"Ye Chen, do you know about tomorrow?" Liu Qianqian looks at him.
Ye Chen is puzzled, wondering if there is something special happening tomorrow.
Liu Qianqian sighs, and a trace of worry appears on her fair face. "What's wrong?" Ye Chen asks.
Suddenly, Ye Chen realizes what she's concerned about. Liu Qianqian is not only the pride of AnYue Academy but also Liu Xinghe's daughter, attracting many suitors.
Two of the most prominent ones are Yang Feng and Mu Hai.
Mu Hai, the top genius of Tianlan Academy, comes from a prestigious family in Dongji City.
This time, when AnYue Academy invites geniuses from other academies to observe ferocious beasts, Mu Hai will likely attend.
"It's okay," Ye Chen reassures her. "I've got it under control."
Liu Qianqian is surprised by his confidence. She gazes into Ye Chen's eyes, finding them serene and profound, like a calm night sea.
"I've got it under control!"
These four words deeply touch Liu Qianqian's heartstrings.
The next day, all the students gather in the square. Most have never seen ferocious beasts, so they are excited.
Two groups of students, each led by a teacher, enter from the school gate. Their school uniforms bear the names of Tianlan Academy and Kuangfeng Academy.
"It's the geniuses from Tianlan Academy and Kuangfeng Academy!"
The students in the square turn their attention to the newcomers. Tianlan and Kuangfeng Academies are equally renowned in Dongji City alongside AnYue Academy.